5 Signs You’re Ready to Make Your First Book

You might be more ready than you think.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to try bookbinding, but…” — you’re not alone.
Maybe you’re waiting for the right time. Maybe you’re wondering if you’re skilled enough, creative enough, or just… ready.

Here’s the truth: you don’t need to feel ready to begin.

You just need to be curious.
Willing.
And maybe — just a little tired of overthinking it.

Below, you’ll find five signs that often show up before someone makes their first book. They’re small things, but they matter. If one (or all) of these sound familiar, you’re already further along than you think.

1. You love notebooks and journals

If the feeling of a blank page lights something up in you — or if you’ve got a stash of half-filled sketchbooks, journals, or planners — you already understand what makes books feel special.

Making one of your own? That just deepens the connection.

2. You’ve watched bookbinding videos, but haven’t started

That quiet pull? It’s not going away.

If you’ve been saving Instagram posts or watching YouTube demos late at night, you’re already halfway there.
You don’t need to dive in alone — just take the first step with some support.

🛠️ Inside our online course, we show you exactly how to begin — even if you’ve never made anything like this before.
Join the Beginner’s Bookbinding Blueprint →

3. You’ve made a book (or tried!) — and want to get better

Maybe you’ve followed a tutorial or experimented with some stitching. Maybe it worked. Maybe it didn’t.

Either way, you’re not starting from scratch — you’re starting from experience.
Now it’s about building on that with more confidence, structure, and skill.

4. You want a creative project with meaning

Bookbinding is slow in the best kind of way. It’s not about rushing to finish — it’s about story, memory, process, and care.

People often arrive at bookbinding when they’re ready to create something lasting. Something tactile. Something with a little more soul.

5. You’re craving something hands-on

If you’ve been stuck to screens or feeling creatively flat, this might be the reset you need.
Bookbinding has a way of settling the mind while waking up your hands — and it’s more accessible than most people realise.

All you need is a table, a few basic tools, and the right kind of guidance.

What Comes Next

If you see yourself in any of the signs above, here’s your next step:

Join the Beginner’s Bookbinding Blueprint — our online course made for people just like you.

You’ll learn how to make your first (and second, and third) hand-bound book using time-honoured techniques, in a way that feels clear and achievable. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just simple, step-by-step support from someone who’s been there.

The course is open now — but not for long.

📅 Doors close Friday 30 August at 5pm (AEST).
This is your chance to start with structure, guidance, and community.
Click here to join the course →

If you need further help deciding, or want to 'dip your toe' in, we have one last FREE masterclass for beginner's online this Friday (29th August). Register here to save you place!